Washington D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy

The 2019 D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy is taking applications now! Apply soon—the deadline for priority consideration is February 1, and the final deadline is April 15.

About the Program

Every summer, students from the University of Nebraska arrive in Washington, D.C. to start their summer internships. To encourage their success, we've launched the D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy—a free, value-added program that meets once a week in the evening and connects students with prominent DC alumni and each other. Guest speakers cover topics such as "Policymaking in Congress" and "The News Media in American Democracy."

Through the program, students will benefit from thoughtful mentoring and programming, expand their network, and learn to transition from college into their professional careers. All current University of Nebraska students interning in Washington, D.C. during the summer are eligible to , including students from all four campuses and from any major or discipline. You can also register to receive academic credit for participating.

To learn more about the academic component of the program, click here. If you are considering an internship in Washington, D.C., please explore the resources available throughout the site. We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2019 and the application will close on February 1, 2019.

We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2019. The application deadline dates are: February 1st for priority consideration, April 15 for the final deadline.

For more information, please email DCintern@nebraska.edu or contact the following DC Enrichment Academy Career Coach on your campus: